For some, nothing says Christmas quite like the Hallelujah Chorus. Fortunately, the Sound is filled with music from Handel’s Messiah this year, including Sing and Play Alongs, and a unique ballet and opera performance. Here are some of our favorites.

Since 1989, the Northwest Flower and Garden show has been bringing gardening enthusiasts from around the Northwest flock to this annual celebration, held in the beautiful Washington State Convention Center. The show runs from February 8 -12, and it’s the second-largest garden show in the US!

First performed in April, 1742, and written by German composer George Frideric Handel, this much beloved classical oratorio has become a holiday tradition for many. Here’s where you can listen (or sing along!) in Seattle.